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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,277.19, 411,267.86 and 124,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,277.19, 411,267.86 and 124,435.72 is: 186,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,277.19 : 411,267.86 = 124,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,277.19/411,267.86 = 124,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,277.19x = 411,267.86 × 124,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,277.19x = 51,176,412,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176,412,271.96/274,277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,586.47

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